Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
The Mechanical Design Engineer works in project teams to provide a broad range of mechanical engineering expertise designing infrared cameras. This position is responsible for the mechanical design process including design, analysis, DFM, testing, failure analysis, design iterations, documentation, production support and continuous improvements. This position includes involvement in prototyping and interfacing with scientific, electrical, optical and manufacturing teams to develop sophisticated technology and innovative new products. Job duties also include: Performing Product Development Detailed CAD design (SolidWorks required) Defining mechanical architecture, including build flows and fixturing concepts Cross functional collaboration with Electrical, Optical and Systems Engineers Trade Studies Finite Element Analysis Structural, Thermal Tolerance Analysis Rapid prototyping Documentation Drawings (GD&T required), BOM generation, Configuration management
Requirements
- MUST BE US CITIZEN OR PERM RESIDENT
- BSME/MSME required from an accredited institution.
- Working knowledge and practical/hands on experience with assembly and testing of hardware (thermal instrumentation, inspection, etc).
- Proficiency with SolidWorks required; experience with PDM tools a plus.
- Proficient with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) practices.
- Experience directing and working with production to support builds and develop build processes.
- Experience with machining practices and what parts can/cannot be created in a machine shop.
- Experience in 2D drawings creation and GD&T.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High energy, proactive orientation; comfortable in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
- Some domestic travel to customer sites and to test ranges may be required (5%).
Nice To Haves
- Thermal, fluid and structural analysis using simulation software is a plus
- Experience with sheet metal design practices including strength and tolerancing a plus.
- Experience in optic design a plus.
- Experience with injection molding practices to include draft angles, texture, materials, etc.
- Design of automated mechanical systems a plus
Responsibilities
- Performing Product Development
- Detailed CAD design (SolidWorks required)
- Defining mechanical architecture, including build flows and fixturing concepts
- Cross functional collaboration with Electrical, Optical and Systems Engineers
- Trade Studies
- Finite Element Analysis Structural, Thermal Tolerance Analysis
- Rapid prototyping
- Documentation Drawings (GD&T required), BOM generation, Configuration management
- Interface with suppliers during product development to expedite and coordinate part deliveries and resolve design issues with suppliers.
- Provide ongoing engineering support for production.
- Create technical documentation such as application notes, test documentation, FAQs, user guides, and product specifications in support of FLIR’s OEM products
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex problems affecting our OEM products including various production related issues, design issues, and validation efforts.
- Provide data analysis, reports, and feedback within engineering as requested.
- Support assembly, testing and development activities for the OEM products group
- Support for the production line including yield improvements, process improvements and various efficiencies for our OEM&E products.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
